NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 Birch St Scranton, PA 18505

South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $186,002 - $199,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2024

Last sale price $160,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,340/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Front Porch
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dehumidifier

About This Home

As of June 2024

Cute, Neat and Sweet. This Affordable 2 bedroom Ranch Home Is just what you have been looking for. Home has a Large living room and charming kitchen with tile floor, wall oven, and gas cooktop. Two Ample bedrooms with gleaming wood floor and a finished lower level. Lower level contains large family room, laundry area 1/4 bath and an additional room for third bedroom or office. This yard is low maintenance. With Minimal backyard to maintain. But, a lovely front porch with lawn and landscaping to sit and enjoy the day.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Paone

Dwell Real Estate - Clarks Summit Branch Office License #AB069001 Listed on: 04/29/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MEMBER

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,594

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x70
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned RT007

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Dehumidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 16708040010
  • $12,000 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,594

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: MOOSIC STREET, TAKE RIGHT ONTO STAFFORD, THEN LEFT ONTO BIRCH HOUSE ON LEFT. SEE SIGN...
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Inside, Lower Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Front Yard, Level
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Dehumidifier
  • Inclusions: Stove, wall oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: None
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • AtticFeatures: Crawl Opening
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 1774.18
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Full
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 850
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
  • RoadFrontageLength: 90.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RT007
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X70
  • Parcel #: 16708040010
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3593.78
  • Tax Book Number: 1431/0001
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 12000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Rauschmayer Joseph Thomas and Rauschmayer Family Trust
Bought by
Molina Delia
Seller's Agent
Linda Paone
Dwell Real Estate - Clarks Summit Branch Office
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
7.38%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
$191,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.56%
Original Mortgage
$154,660
Outstanding Balance
$153,401
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,939

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2018
Sold by
Rauschmayer Joseph Thomas and Rauschmayer Lisa Anne
Bought by
Rauschmayer Joseph Thomas and Rauschmayer Lisa Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1993
Bought by
Rauschmayer Jos T and Rauschmayer Lisa A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Molina Delia $160,000 None Listed On Document
Rauschmayer Joseph Thomas -- None Available
Rauschmayer Jos T $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Molina Delia $154,660
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Sold $160,000 +7.4% $94 / Sq Ft
05/05/2024 05/05/24 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2024 04/30/24 For Sale $149,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,928 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2024 $3,594 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2023 $3,594 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2022 $3,515 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2021 $3,515 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2020 $3,450 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2019 $3,247 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2018 $3,247 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2017 $3,190 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2016 $1,016 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2015 $2,406 $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
2014 -- $12,000 $2,250 $9,750
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Linda Paone

    Dwell Real Estate - Clarks Summit Branch Office

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    NON MEMBER

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC2251

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 16708040010

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18505 South Side

740 Birch St, Scranton, PA

This home is located at 740 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505 since 29 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $191,001, approximately $112 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 740 Birch St is a home located in Lackawanna County with nearby schools including McNichols Plaza Elementary School, South Scranton Intermediate, and Scranton High School.

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